At Staten Island University Hospital, our physicians have earned a reputation
for excellence and innovation in education,
research and patient care. Our doctors are
renowned in their fields and lead
exceptional teams of nurses, technicians,
clinicians and support staff that deliver
advanced, compassionate care
to their patients.

Staten Island University Hospital provides complete medical
and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient
settings at both our North and South site locations.
Read on to learn more about the full range of
services offered at SIUH, including
locations, contact information
and descriptions of programs.

At Staten Island University Hospital, we strive to provide
the best health care for our patients. We also seek
to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
That’s why we provide many helpful
resources for patients and visitors
to help them navigate our
hospital with ease.

Would you like to visit someone who is a patient at Staten Island University Hospital? If so, we welcome you. Family and friends
can play a key role in the healing process
for patients. You can serve as a
companion, advocate and be a
participant in their care.

Staten Island University Hospital is part of the Staten Island community. In addition to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, we educate our
neighbors by sponsoring
health-related community
events and support groups.

Providing quality health care for our patients is our greatest priority.
In order to do this, our hospital family is committed
to the education of our medical caregivers.
We provide accredited training and
educational programs for physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals and technicians.

Medical Weight Loss Program - Diet & Lifestyle

Diet and Lifestyle tips for weight management:

Eat breakfast! Breakfast “wakes up” your metabolism in the morning. Include protein at breakfast – a handful of nuts, eggs or egg whites, low-fat Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese all contain protein, which helps keep us satiated. Also, we tend to overeat later in the day when we skip breakfast.

Stay hydrated. We often mistake thirst for hunger. We feel we need a snack, when really we haven’t had enough to drink in the day. Aim for 6-8 glasses of water and sugar-free drinks during the day. Avoid sugary drinks like juice, soda, and sports drinks.

Get enough sleep. We mindlessly “graze” on snacks when we’re not well-rested. Also, being tired is often a reason we don’t exercise.

Be active. Being physically active – even if it’s just for 15 minutes a day – helps us focus better, prevents our joints from becoming stiff from sitting for too long, and helps us sleep better at night. It also can help relieve stress. Do what works for you, whether it’s walking, swimming, biking, yoga, dancing… the point is to get moving!

Don’t skip meals. It’s up to you to decide if you prefer 3 square meals each day or 4 to 5 smaller meals each day. But regardless of what works better for you, it’s important to eat at regular intervals throughout the day. Planning our meals enables us to make healthier choices and to not overeat.

Fill half of your plate with fruit and/or non-starchy vegetables. These will fill you up and help you cut down on portion sizes of meat and starch without leaving you feeling hungry a few hours later.

Make time for you. Finding balance in your life is essential when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. Family, work, and socializing are all priorities in our lives that tend to come before ourselves. Write out a loose schedule for your day when possible, and fit in a half hour of “you” time. This can be time to exercise, or simply to enjoy other activities or hobbies that you like.